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“[In] the last few games, it’s not just been tonight, he’s been one of our top performers in terms of his attacking play,” said Ball, adding that Rory has improved his defensive game since moving from Ireland.

“We’re able to press from the front [with] intensity and aggression… he’s added that in to his game which maybe he didn’t have when he joined us.”

Ball also praised 34-year-old Gary O’Neil’s contribution to the victory.

Tuesday night’s game was the first time the 34-year-old has played in a game since undergoing surgery in October 2017 following a re-occurring hamstring injury problem he picked up in a Carabao Cup tie against Watford.